The regulation and management of the water cycle focuses in this module on providing a balance between understanding the underlying science, technology and the legal framework. The regulation, prevention and control of water resources pollution is dealt with by reference to European legislation and case studies of pollution events which have been prosecuted by the Environment Agency. Likewise water supply regulation and management is dealt with using WHO water quality guidelines, UK and European legislation and material presented by staff of our national regulator, the Drinking Water Inspectorate.

This module is supported by SurreyLearn.

Module aims

To provide a systematic understanding and critical awareness of the principles and practice of effective planning and management with particular reference to water resources and water supply.

To provide a comprehensive understanding of how effective management of water and wastewater provides the framework for consistently supplying a reliable, safe product in compliance with the most stringent standards.

To critically explain the legal and scientific basis of regulations and standards as applied to the water industry both for water supply and water pollution control.

Learning outcomes

Attributes Developed

Discuss the role of international & UK regulations and guidelines in water management

K

Evaluate and present evidence for water sector litigation.

K

Apply the components of an effective water management system to ensure a reliable, safe drinking water supply.

KPT

Critically analyse the performance of management systems for the control of water resources

KT

Technical report writing

T

Oral & written communication

T

Critical thinking

T

Observation

T

Use of word processor, PowerPoint presentation

T

Team work/peer collaboration

T

Information retrieval skills

T

Independent learning skills

T

Attributes Developed

C - Cognitive/analytical

K - Subject knowledge

T - Transferable skills

P - Professional/Practical skills

Module content

Indicative content includes:

International guidelines
European legislation and standards
Environmental law
Social impact and public perception
Pollution regulation
Quality Control
Case studies
The role of the Drinking Water Inspectorate/World Health Organisation

Methods of Teaching / Learning

The learning and teaching strategy is designed to:

This module allows students to apply the knowledge gained in the core modules of the programme (in particular environmental health and water treatment) to the regulation and management of water. It provides a broad knowledge of UK and European legislation and international Guidelines as applied to water.

The module is delivered principally by lectures but also includes the opportunity to discuss the subject area with professionals working in the subject area. In particular, representatives from the UK Government (Drinking-water Inspectorate) will provide lectures.

The learning and teaching methods include:

· Risk assessment lectures (12 hours - lectures)

· Environmental law and how polluters are prosecuted lectures (3 hours - lecture)

· UK and European legislation, development and implementation (12 hours - lectures)

· Analytical Quality Assurance lectures (3 hours - lectures)

· Directed and guided reading (including revision) (68 hours)

· Assignment work: assignment 1 (20 hours); assignment 2 (30 hours)

Assessment Strategy

The assessment strategy is designed to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate

Knowledge and understanding of risk assessment for good water management and the roles of international and UK regulations and guidelines in effective water management (Learning outcomes 1, 3, 4) is through a 2 hour unseen examination.
Ability to research, understand and critically evaluate and present information is assessed through assignment work (Learning outcomes 1,2, 5).

Formative assessment will be through the opportunity to submit drafts of the assignments to the lecturer.Students will receive written and verbal(where necessary) feedback. In addition, students will receive written feedback from their peers as well as the lecturer on assignment 2.

A range of self assessment exercises will be provided on SurreyLearn. These exercises will provide automatic feedback where necessary. Discussion will be encouraged in lectures allowing feedback to be given.

Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2017/8 academic year.